Immediately following a traffic accident, you may feel stressed, overwhelmed and in shock, so before speaking to any insurance company representative, it is crucial to contact a personal injury lawyer for advice.
In general, you should not do or say the following:
- You are not hurt - Always seek medical treatment from a healthcare provider before making any declarations or signing any documentation about your injuries.
- You are at fault - Simply stick to the facts when providing the details of the accident.
- Agree to any terms - You may not be aware of the full extent of your losses. These losses may include physical or emotional health, property, lost wages, pain and suffering, etc. Agreeing to anything prior to consulting legal advice could be detrimental.
In Wisconsin, your insurance company likely requires uninsured motorist coverage in addition to your liability insurance.
By definition, an uninsured motorist is anyone who does not carry auto insurance, has underinsured motorist coverage - or does not have the appropriate liability amount, or whose insurance will not cover the claim.
That means if you are hit by an uninsured motorist, your insurance company will take over and can compensate you for any injuries, up to the limits of the policy.
That uninsured motorist coverage also kicks in if you are involved in a hit-and-run accident.
However, if you are involved in a car collision with an uninsured motorist, you can still file a personal lawsuit against the at-fault party. See More
In Wisconsin, someone is designated as “at fault” and is accountable for reimbursing any damages such as bodily injury, property damage, lost wages or pain and suffering, incurred by another party. See More
Wisconsin law requires all drivers to have car insurance policies. The minimum liability coverage is as follows:
- $25,000 for injury or death of one person
- $50,000 for injury or death of two or more people
- $10,000 for property damage
The statute of limitations is a time limit established by the laws of Wisconsin, and it determines how long you have to file a lawsuit. The statute of limitations varies depending on the details of your defective product injury, so we recommend you pursue your case immediately. See More
Those injured by a defective product are entitled to the full value of their medical treatment. This includes the actual cost of the treatment, not just their copay or deductible. Oftentimes, insurance carriers attempt to reduce damages by offering to pay only “out of pocket” expenses, which leaves the injured person less than whole.
While your health insurance carrier has to pay for your medical expenses, they also have the right to be paid back. This is generally referred to as subrogation.
Keep in mind that you may be entitled to more than medical expense reimbursement. Punitive damages such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, lost wages and more are often part of personal injury cases. See More
While your health insurance carrier has to pay for your medical expenses, they also have the right to be paid back. This is generally referred to as subrogation.
Keep in mind that you may be entitled to more than medical expense reimbursement. Punitive damages such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, lost wages and more are often part of personal injury cases. See More
A manufacturer cannot use a recall to automatically defeat a defective product claim. The manufacturer must prove that the injured party directly received notice of the recall and was adequately warned of the dangers posed by the defective product. See More
If you are injured by a machine or piece of equipment that is defective, the manufacturer can be held responsible for the injury if they knew of the danger and didn't properly warn your employer. See More
If you suffer a defective product injury, you should first visit a doctor and seek medical treatment. These injuries often have delayed repercussions like internal bleeding, head trauma and serious infection, so it is essential to contact your doctor for even minor injuries.
Depending on the specifics of your defective product injury, you may be contacted by your employer’s, landlord’s or or doctor’s insurance provider. If you have been injured, seek the representation of an attorney before providing a statement to another party.
Lastly, get in touch with Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs for a review of your case. Our personal injury attorneys specializing in defective product injuries will review your situation and recommend next steps, which may include legal action. See More
Depending on the specifics of your defective product injury, you may be contacted by your employer’s, landlord’s or or doctor’s insurance provider. If you have been injured, seek the representation of an attorney before providing a statement to another party.
Lastly, get in touch with Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs for a review of your case. Our personal injury attorneys specializing in defective product injuries will review your situation and recommend next steps, which may include legal action. See More
The statute of limitations is a time limit established by the laws of Wisconsin, and it determines how long you have to file a lawsuit. The statute of limitations varies depending on the details of your slip and fall incident, so we recommend you pursue your case immediately. See More
The property owner and their insurance company are responsible for expenses that may result from the incident, including medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering and other losses. See More
